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When you’ve recently launched a small business, one of the biggest challenges that you can face is finding the right people. Recruitment is now often considered to be a specialist field, and small organizations can’t afford to be stuck with employees who are not pulling their weight. Where should you begin, and what kind of help is available?When you’ve recently launched a small business, one of the biggest challenges that you can face is finding the right people. Recruitment is now often considered to be a specialist field, and small organizations can’t afford to be stuck with employees who are not pulling their weight. Where should you begin, and what kind of help is available?

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Essential staff for small businesses
The first thing that you will need to think about is which areas of your business most urgently need new staff. The chances are that you won’t be able to afford to employ somebody in every role straight away, so you will need a core of staff who can help you get by. This makes it particularly useful to find people who can multitask. You may, for instance, need a front of house receptionist who can also be an admin assistant, or a systems admin who can also design your website and manage your social media.Read More